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Event aims to equip Mat-Su Christians to engage politics and culture

CultureFebruary 13, 2020

Mat-Su residents are meeting this Saturday, Feb. 15, In the first of what will be a monthly meeting to educate and mobilize area Christians to engage politics and culture. Organizer Candy Sunderland said inspiration for the event came on the heels of a past

Governor Dunleavy kicks off town hall series

PoliticsFebruary 1, 2020

Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced his “Conversations with Alaskans” town hall series, to engage Alaskans on their vision of the state’s future. The first event is Monday, Feb. 3 with others to follow with community leaders, business groups, non-profits,

Fairbanks mobilizing against school district’s push for LGBT classes

EducationJanuary 20, 2020

A storm is brewing in Fairbanks as residents mobilize to oppose the Fairbanks North Star School District’s plan to introduce radical LGBTQ sexual themes into classroom courses. On Jan. 21 a group of concerned parents and community members plan to attend the

Debate over adding LGBTQ classes in Fairbanks schools resumes Jan. 9

EducationDecember 27, 2019

Jan. 9 is the next meeting for a group of Fairbanks educators working on a curriculum update that includes books and material that expose students to controversial LGBT sexual ideologies. The Curriculum Advisory Committee for the Fairbanks North Star Borough

Faith-based Anchorage shelter heals souls by addressing ‘heart needs’

CultureDecember 13, 2019

A retired airline pilot, Sherrie Laurie, didn’t see this trip coming. She started volunteering at Anchorage’s Downtown Hope Center and then became director three years ago. Initially she just hoped to demystify the homeless and overcome her general

Small Alaska town goes big to celebrate ‘birth of Jesus’

CultureDecember 11, 2019

These Alaskans aren’t shy about celebrating Christmas. Every year the historic farming town of Palmer sets aside a large chunk of time and resources to celebrate the Nativity of Christ. For three full days Christmas literally takes over the town of

Drag Queens perform and pose for photos with Alaska kids at library sponsored event

CultureOctober 22, 2019

Drag Queens danced and posed for photos with young children during an Oct. 19 event at Anchorage’s flagship library. The seventh installment of Drag Queen Story Hour at the Loussac Library featured two men in heavy makeup, wearing wigs and exotic dresses

Events: Reasons for the faith, pro-life outreach

CultureOctober 21, 2019

Below is the most up-to-date roundup of upcoming events, presentations and opportunities to engage Alaska’s culture from a Judeo-Christian perspective that seeks the common good. FORMER ARAFAT SNIPER TO RECOUNT CHRISTIAN CONVERSION A former sniper

Igniting ‘brave conversations’ in an era of ‘safe spaces’

ApologeticsOctober 17, 2019

Leigh Sloan is a compact force, like a substitute teacher underestimated by her students until it’s too late. Being able to capture the attention of a crowd comes naturally to Sloan, whose father was a Hollywood recording engineer. A teacher by trade and

Ways to make a pro-life & pro-family difference in Alaska

CultureOctober 15, 2019

The following news briefs are provided to alert Alaskans of upcoming opportunities to make a pro-life and pro-family impact in Alaska. HOW TO PRESENT PRO-LIFE IDEAS TO A SECULAR WORLD After spending 25 years serving in a former Soviet gulag town,

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